A Knight of Decay: Xbox Brings Avowed’s Plague to London

A decaying knight statue, its armor consumed by rust and unsettlingly realistic mushrooms, has materialized in London—a chilling testament to the Dreamscourge plaguing the world of Avowed. This striking installation, courtesy of Xbox, serves as both a captivating art piece and a stark warning, drawing onlookers into the game's grim reality. Accompanying posters advertising Avowed on Xbox Series X|S further immerse the urban landscape, transforming a typical street into a gateway to Avowed's dark fantasy realm.

Xbox has released a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, offering a fascinating glimpse into the creation of this unique promotional experience.

Meanwhile, Avowed has garnered significant praise from Steam users, boasting an 81% positive recommendation rate among Deluxe Edition players even before its official launch. This overwhelmingly positive pre-release reception sets a high bar for the Standard Edition, launching today.

Gaming industry veteran Jason Schreier shared his enthusiastic appraisal of Avowed, highlighting its compelling world design, engaging storytelling, and robust combat system. However, Schreier’s praise focused particularly on the game’s exceptional exploration:

"Avowed has me hooked. Obsidian’s storytelling and combat were expectedly strong, but it’s the world’s design that stands out. Every pathway leads somewhere, every rooftop is accessible, and there’s always a hidden detail waiting to be found. Even after 40 hours, I keep coming back."

Schreier also observed a divergence in opinions between critics and players, drawing parallels to Fallout: New Vegas:

"Some of the reviews surprise me. It’s the same situation as Fallout: New Vegas—critics were split, but players turned it into a legend. Avowed could follow a similar trajectory."

Fallout: New Vegas, initially scoring 83 on Metacritic, later ascended to undisputed classic status. Could Avowed be embarking on a similar journey towards RPG immortality?